Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 2 to 7 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs7 yrs9 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

What it pairs with

  • Roast duck
    Medium tannin and acidity cut through the richness of duck.
  • Mushroom tart
    Earthy mushroom flavors complement the wine's structure.
  • Soft cheese
    A gentler tannin profile avoids overwhelming milder cheese.

History

Blankenhorn's village-tier Pinot Noir from Schliengen, farmed on the same calcareous soils as the estate's Sonnenstueck Grosse Lage.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Blankenhorn · visiting guide
Grapes
Spaetburgunder (Pinot Noir)
Classification
VDP.Ortswein
Oak
Large neutral oak casks with a portion of barrique.
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR13-16 at retail
Drinking window
2-7 from vintage

Frequently asked about Schliengen Pinot Noir

What classification is this Pinot Noir?

VDP.Ortswein, the village tier, below Blankenhorn's Sonnenstueck Grosse Lage reds.

When should I drink it?

It drinks well from 2 to 7 years after the vintage.

What food pairs with it?

Roast duck and a mushroom tart both suit its medium body and tannin.

Tags

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